"Income Needed to Join Upper Class in DC and New York"

A Business Insider analysis of 2022 US Census Bureau data reveals the income thresholds required to be considered upper class in each state. Washington, DC, has the highest cutoff at $202,000, while Mississippi has the lowest at $105,400. The percentage of residents considered upper class varies significantly, with over 21% in DC and just 14.4% in Alaska. The analysis highlights disparities in income distribution and the varying financial realities across states.